Are you looking for a new home in Mantee County? Highland Homes just added a 6th county to the list of Central Florida counties we build in! Our new community, South Oak, is conveniently located in Manatee County near the Ellenton Outlet Mall.

This area has plenty of opportunities for water sports including the Manatee River, Little Manatee River and several water ways leading to the Gulf of Mexico. If you are a boat lover this area is ideal.

Love horses? Well, you are in luck, too. There are several equestrian areas nearby and a short drive will give you a nice view of many horse farms with large homes and horses grazing.

Prefer shopping? No problem! One of Florida’s largest outlet malls, Ellenton Outlet Malls, is nearby and open year round. Both tourists and residents are attracted to the mall by great deals from top name-brand manufacturers and retailers.

And, if you like ice skating or hockey, make sure you visit the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex behind the mall area. The 115,000 square foot “igloo-like” complex offers numerous entertainment and recreational activities for a variety of ages. The complex features two NHL size ice rinks, a 13,500 sq/ft indoor soccer/football field, a fitness center, video game room, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill , the Ice Dreams Arcade “Casino style gaming” and much more.

Highland Homes plans to have a temporary sales center while the model is being built. Home buyers can choose from one of the three homes already built or purchase a lot and select the home plan and selections they want. The company offers a full design studio where buyers can choose everything from exterior paint color to interior selections that include cabinets, counters, flooring, light fixtures and more.

Highland Homes is all about letting the buyer make personal selections based on their budget and dreams. Homes start in the low $100′s and the company also has programs with down payment assistance and 100% financing. Highland Homes only requires $99 down, so anyone who is looking to rent can save money by purchasing or building a new home and save.

For more information about South Oak, the newest Highland Homes community in Manatee County, call 863-619-7103 ext. 303 or visit South Oak.